The Archive · 1938

in the Far East

As a result of the "unnamed observer's" remarks, the © opinion is growing here that Mr. Arita is planning to Inform Britain that she must choose between Japan and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek for the preservation of her rights and interests in China, America would "recognize Japan's political dominance and the close re-Tations established between Japan, Manchoukuo and China, who are cooperating to bulld a new order in East Asia."

Regarding British rights and interests in China, the observers stated that Japan was ready to respect legitimate British rights, They declared that Japan hoped Britain would "recognize Japan's dominant position In East Asia and trust in Japan, which is prepared to welcome foreign investments in building a new order in East Asin through ce-operation with Manchoukuo and Chin Mr. Hachiro Arita's policy will be carried out along these lines, the observers sald—Domel.

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